Mini SKILLZ Teaches Toddlers Life Skills While They Have Fun DOES YOUR TODDLER NEED A SUPPORTIVE, EDUCATIONAL, AND FUN ACTIVITY?
Young children are curious and active – and they sometimes have difficulty learning to control their bodies and their behavior. They crave structure and thrive in an environment that’s supportive, educational, and fun.
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ANY OF THESE CHALLENGES?
They struggle to maintain control of their movements and may be unintentionally destructive.
They find it difficult to focus on a task or to see it through to the end. They sometimes struggle to listen to you.
They have a hard time sharing their belongings and getting along with other kids.
PARENTING YOUNG CHILDREN IS A REAL CHALLENGE.
During 18 to 24 months of age, children’s skill development moves very fast. Their brains are growing rapidly, language is blooming, and motor skills are advancing.
At the same time, thinking becomes more developed, and their social and emotional skills enable them to interact with more people. With that said, this is the ideal age to begin participation in structured group activities, such as Mini SKILLZ.
We’ve done extensive research on the stages of development for children this age, and from that information have built a fun and exciting program that is just right for your child.
By understanding the stages of development of 18 to 36 month olds, we were able to select the age-appropriate skills that make up the Mini SKILLZ Program:
- We cover one developmental skill per class, including: Stepping, Listening, Patience, Respect, Jumping, Thinking, Following, and Sharing.
- During each class we run a warm-up; deliver a quick mat chat about the skill; run three skill-building drills; and then have a milestone checkpoint to see which stage they are at for the day’s skill.
- We finish the class with a cool-down and social game.
- We repeat the same format with each class, rotating through each skill.
- Once they reach the age of 3, they are now ready for the next program, Early SKILLZ for 3 and 4-year olds.
Each child will learn and grow at a faster pace than the average toddler. The best part is the Mini SKILLZ program is a great way for them to bond with you as well!
THIS IS NOT A TYPICAL TODDLER PROGRAM!
We integrate an extensive amount of research and development into a program that is appropriate for their age, while at the same time advancing them beyond their current stage of development. This means that each child will learn and grow at a faster pace than the average toddler. Mini Skillz is one of the best toddler activities available in Reading!
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
Physically, toddlers are very active, but don’t have much control of their movements.
We expect them to stumble on most activities and show very little skill in their gross and fine motor skills. The physical goals for our program are to get them to perform basic exercises and activities with control such as stepping and jumping without falling, kicking while bending their knees, and punching while pulling their other hand back.
INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT
We expect toddlers to lose focus often during class, and quickly become distracted.
Their thinking skills are all across the board, which makes it hard for them to anticipate what’s coming next. Therefore, their attention span will be very limited. The intellectual goals for our program are to get them to focus on the task at hand with minimal distractions, such as listening to the instructor, thinking about what comes next in activities, and following directions.
EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Our goal is to help the kids have patience during activities, even when they are challenging.
Their feelings are very strong, but they are still not at the stage to recognize why. Therefore, they will show a wide range of strong emotions that are not quickly controllable. We expect them to throw temper tantrums when they don’t get their way, and run around uncontrollably if they get too excited.
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Language development has a big impact on toddlers’ social development.
They will imitate others, but will quickly fight for personal space when they feel too crowded. We expect them to interact on a very basic level, but at the same time be more involved in “parallel” play. The social goals for our program are to help them interact positively by sharing as well as showing respect to the other people in class.
Rebecca Stoner
Sending our son to Elite was one of the best decisions we ever made. The students learn far more than karate moves. They are taught values, life skills and so much more. My son is treated like a valued family member. I am forever grateful to Wendy and all the Elite staff members!❤️
Niki Yetto
I would recommend Elite Leadership Martial Arts Academy over and over! Here is a little insight in our journey with the Academy. I have a 5 and 9 year old who are both apart of the school. They both joined at 3 years of age. Both my children suffer from anxiety and need some extra love and attention every now and then. The instructors adapt to every child’s needs and are so patient with them. The instructors love what they do and it is shown every day at class. This school is not just a place for our children to do karate but a place for them to feel loved, grow, and flourish into young men and it doesn’t stop there. The friendships that they have made from the ninja night outs and ninja camps are indescribable. It’s an extended family which I am so grateful for. My children have learned skills that will make them thrive into today’s society and some of the skills they don’t even realize but as a parent I do! Go check it out and sign your child/children up for a free class and see what it is all about. You won’t be sorry that you did!!
Amber DeLong
My step son begged us for over a year to enroll him in karate. We tried all the other school sports and he hated them. We finally caved and got him in to karate at Elite. I have never seen a kid enjoy a sport as much as he enjoys karate. We have been at Elite for nearly a year and he has come such a long way. Mrs Dwyer and her instructors teach the kids self discipline while incorporating all of the important morals and virtues that kids really need. Sometimes he is a typical 8 year old and gives us a hard time about going, but once he is there he is completely into it and progressing. I knew that karate was going to be “his sport” when he first got to watch the demo team perform, and he made his goal to be a part of the demo team! Looking forward for an amazing few years with Elite!
Jenn Guigley
My daughter has been going to Elite for almost 3 years now. She started out as a shy and timid 3 year old who wouldn’t talk to anyone. She has really grown and gained self confidence attending Elite. She loves her karate family both in the studio and at events such as 5ks and obstacle course races supporting important community causes. My daughter learns about respect, integrity, patience, and even letting people go in front of her. Mrs. Dwyer even gets us moms involved in road trips to self-defense classes. We love Elite and the positive atmosphere we have experienced the last 3 years of being a part of this family.
Jessica Musser
Our oldest son has been going to Elite Leadership for the last 6 years. We had tried another studio prior to Elite. We didn’t love it. It felt like organized chaos. Then we checked out Elite and haven’t looked back. Once our younger son was old enough, he began taking classes as well. Mrs. Dwyer and all of her Instructors are amazing. They truly care about their students. They invest in them. When you think of the saying “it takes a village,” it is obvious Elite wants to be apart of that village. My boys have been impacted by their Instructors in so many ways. To us, Elite Leadership is more than an after school activity; they’re family!
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FAQS
Yes, it can. We help children learn the importance of emotional control and respect for others. These are lessons that will help them in the classroom, too.
Martial arts instruction focuses on hand-eye coordination, control, and strength. As kids learn basic moves and then advance, they learn how to control their bodies and movements.
Yes. Even though studying martial arts is an individual pursuit, we teach kids to learn in a collaborative environment with an emphasis on sharing, cooperation, and teamwork.
Yes. It’s common for students to require more than one attempt to earn a new belt. We teach them that trying is the most important thing – and that persistence pays off.
Yes. Part of martial arts training is teaching kids to be mindful of themselves and their surroundings. They must focus to succeed in class, and once they learn to do it, they’ll be able to do the same thing at school.
Respect is at the core of everything we do in the dojo. Kids who study martial arts must respect their instructors and fellow students, and we find that they learn to respect parents, teachers, caregivers, and siblings at the same time.
MORE BENEFITS
Kids learn how to listen respectfully to others without interruptions.
Our students learn the value of discipline as they pursue clearly-defined goals.
Martial arts instruction teaches kids how to accept defeat and learn from their mistakes.
Martial arts helps kids build core strength, balance, and physical coordination.
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